Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for our client a world-class innovation client and Fortune 50 technology leader focused on next-generation gaming hardware and this highly collaborative role youll contribute to firmware development for cutting-edge consumer devices working hands-on with embedded systems device drivers RTOS environments and low-level hardware integration that directly power the gaming experience.

This opportunity is ideal for engineers passionate about embedded firmware consumer electronics C/C development and solving complex hardware-software challenges in a fast-moving product engineering environment. Youll work closely with firmware electrical engineering validation and operating system teams to help bring innovative gaming accessories and emerging technologies to market.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Embedded firmware development using C and C for consumer electronics and connected hardware devices including low-level debugging and firmware architecture design.
2. Experience with embedded RTOS or FreeRTOS environments including device drivers peripheral integration communication interfaces and power management systems.
3. Strong troubleshooting and debugging capabilities across firmware hardware and system-level interactions including unit testing and firmware validation.
4. Experience collaborating across firmware hardware validation and operating system teams in fast-paced product development environments.

How you will make an impact:
Participate in all phases of hardware product development including firmware design implementation prototyping proof-of-concept development and testing
Design and implement firmware components such as device drivers peripheral drivers communication interfaces sensor/input processing and power management state machines
Develop test code automation scripts and debugging tools to support firmware validation and product quality
Perform firmware code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
Integrate firmware and code drops from third-party suppliers into the broader platform ecosystem
Troubleshoot complex firmware and hardware interactions spanning multiple systems and components
Collaborate cross-functionally with firmware operating system electrical design and validation engineering teams
Support firmware bring-up activities for new gaming devices and accessories
Participate in technical discussions firmware reviews and hardware integration meetings throughout the development lifecycle

The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related technical field preferred
8 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development
Advanced programming experience with C and C in embedded environments
Strong experience writing and debugging embedded firmware for consumer electronics or hardware products
Familiarity with embedded RTOS or FreeRTOS development and debugging
Strong foundation in computer science concepts including algorithms data structures and software design principles
Experience with device drivers communication protocols hardware interfaces and low-level firmware systems
Experience performing unit testing firmware validation and in-depth troubleshooting
Ability to work effectively in collaborative engineering environments with cross-functional stakeholders
Experience supporting firmware quality reliability and delivery timelines in product development environments

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
Prior experience developing firmware for gaming devices accessories or consumer electronic hardware products
Strong hands-on debugging skills across embedded systems firmware and hardware interactions
Ability to quickly ramp up on emerging technologies and contribute across multiple phases of development
Experience collaborating closely with hardware engineering validation and operating system teams
Passion for gaming hardware embedded systems and building highly polished user-facing technology experiences
Ability to balance firmware quality technical execution and delivery timelines in fast-paced engineering environments

Why Work with Team Red Dog
At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date:
Immediately

Location:
Onsite (Redmond WA)

Job #: 2521

Job Type and Estimated Duration:
W2 contract opportunity client expects role to go 18 months (subject to performance budget and client discretion.)

Rate:
$67 - $74/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.

Required Experience:

Senior IC